India’s 11-year wait for a global trophy ended on a triumphant note as they emerged victorious in the T20 World Cup against South Africa. This marked their second T20 World Cup win, following their first in 2007 and their first since winning the Champions Trophy in 2013.
Virat Kohli played a pivotal role in India’s success, scoring a magnificent 76 off just 59 balls to help his team reach a competitive total of 176 for seven. The Indian bowlers, led by Arshdeep Singh and Jasprit Bumrah, restricted South Africa to 169 for eight, securing India’s victory in the tournament.
Despite some resistance from the Proteas, Heinrich Klaasen’s impressive 52 off just 27 balls was not enough to lead his team to victory. Hardik Pandya took a crucial wicket to turn the tide of the game decisively in India’s favor.
Kohli’s innings was instrumental in anchoring India’s total, especially after early dismissals of key players such as Rohit Sharma and Rishabh Pant. An alliance with Axar Patel, who scored 47 runs, helped ease some of the early nerves for India. Even after Axar’s run-out, Shivam Dube contributed with 27 runs to give some late momentum to the Indian innings.
In the end, India emerged victorious by just seven runs, with scores of India: 176/7 and South Africa: 169/8. This victory was a result of collective effort from the entire team, with Kohli’s innings standing out as a crucial factor in India’s success.
